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Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow
the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove
hair.
Vaniqa,
13.9% eflornithine
HCl - is the first and only prescription cream proven
to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women.
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Vaniqa.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine, including any facial or skin creams, that you are
taking. Inform you doctor of any other medical conditions, broken
skin, sores on the face, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine. |
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Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by
your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions that you may have about this medicine.
Apply
a thin layer of Vaniqa to the affected areas of the
face and under the chin, at least 5 minutes after hair removal
(e.g., plucking, shaving). Rub in thoroughly. Do not wash
the treated area for at least 4 hours. Wait at least 8 hours
between applications of this medicine. Cosmetics or sunscreens
may be applied after the medicine has dried.
Store Vaniqa at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25
degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30
degrees C) is permitted. DO NOT FREEZE VANIQA.
If you miss a dose of Vaniqa: skip the missed dose
and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2
doses at once.
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Vaniqa is not a dipilatory. You will need to continue
your routine method of hair removal while using this medicine.
You may not see improvement for the first month of use. If
your symptoms do not improve or become worse, check with your
doctor. This medicine is not for use in children under 12
years of age.
FOR
WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy.
It
is unknown if Vaniqa is excreted in breast milk. IF
YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss
the risks to your baby.
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Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. |
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